Abstract:
According to its vast range of intriguing bioactivities, which are mostly related to the multiplicity of phytochemical elements in the plant parts, Eucalyptus globulus. is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants worldwide. There is an immediate need to investigate new antimicrobial components from botanical sources, of which medicinal plants are the most promising. The rising crisis of pathogen resistance for conventional antibiotics is regarded a global concern for the waning efficacy of antibiotics. Furthermore, the global scientific community has been driven to find plant-derived antioxidants and antimicrobials due to the developing limitations on synthetic antioxidants. Due to rising public health knowledge and dependence on natural substances as alternative options, this poses a significant global concern. Additionally, synthetic pharmacological side effects can be prevented. Additionally, plant extracts and their oil could be utilized as eco-friendly plant-based treatments for the management of weeds, insects, and plant pathogens, reducing the need for synthetic chemicals. Thus, the purpose of this review is to draw attention to the richness of the E. globulus plant, which contains valuable bioactive components, antioxidants, antimicrobials, phytoremediation, and herbicidal activities. This review will also lay the foundation for the creation of new agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food preservatives. They might also offer potential economic uses to make up for the drawbacks of synthetic antioxidants.
keywords: antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; E. globulus; essential oil; herbicidal activity; 1,8-cineole; phytoremediation
